Kevin Smith released by the Kings

Sources have told ATF that American born Kevin Smith is to be the first causality for the 2012-13, after he was released by the Sydney Kings today.

Kevin Smith recently gained New Zealand citizenship and was signed by the Sydney Kings as a local, but after failing to impress during training camp and limited pre-season action, he has been sent back to New Zealand. No word on if another NBL team will look at him before the season begins in a months time.

Former Sydney King Kevin White & Shaun Gleeson are rumoured to be a possible replacement for Smith, but nothing official has been made yet.